Job Description

Posting number: 1837

Department: Transit

Job classification: PARTS CLERK

Posting type: Open

Categories: Maintenance

Summary

Under general supervision, responsible for properly receiving, storage

and issuance of bus and small fleet vehicle equipment parts. Duties include, but not limited to, issuing parts,

supplies and special tools to mechanics and making them available readily with

accuracy and dependability.

Examples of duties

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Locate in inventory parts and supplies for vehicle and equipment with accuracy and efficiency.
2. Issue parts to open

work orders as parts are distributed to mechanics.

1. Inspect vendor packing slips/invoices for accuracy, ensuring quantities

received are as stated, places received parts in the proper location within the parts room.

1. Help in maintaining accurate inventory levels by performing periodic cycle

counts on inventory or as required, and fiscal and calendar year-end inventory

reconciliation.

1. Stores and issues special tools for the shop and performs necessary housekeeping tasks.
2. Complies with all regulations regarding the handling of hazardous

materials. Obtains Safety Data Sheets as required from

vendors.

1. Operates or dispatches a shop pickup truck to pick up parts as required.
2. Move heavy parts and equipment (150 lbs or more) from one location to another as needed.
3. Prepare and ship packages as necessary.
4. Research part numbers and descriptions in the parts manual.
5. Inventories, fuels and lubricants weekly.
6. Performs cycle counting.
7. Maintain regular and predictable attendance for necessary coverage.
8. Ability to complete an assigned task in a safe manner and in a

constant state of alertness.

1. Must read chemical labels and follow safe handling procedures.
2. Must understand and follow all safety rules.
3. Must be able to work cooperatively with co-workers and

supervisors.

1. Perform other duties similar in nature and level as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or its equivalent. Minimum of two (2) years of experience in

clerical work in the receipt, storage, and issuance of vehicle equipment and

associated parts, materials, and supplies. An equivalent combination of

education and experience that are determined to be directly related to the

foregoing specific requirement may be substituted.

Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 8–10 hour shifts schedule depending

Some overtime may be permitted, with prior approval from the supervisor.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each

essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are some of the knowledge and skills, and/or ability required.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Minimum age – 21 years.

Supplemental information

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities

1. Considerable knowledge of parts, materials, supplies, and general

commodities associated with the operation of a Shop that maintains

cars, light and medium duty trucks, buses, and equipment.

1. Considerable knowledge of vendor sources for procurement of needed

parts, materials, and supplies for CHT fleet and equipment.

1. Considerable knowledge of stocking purchases and requisition

methods and procedures.

1. Ability to work within a computer software program for the purpose of

locating, receiving, and issuing parts.

1. Ability to move parts and equipment of various sizes and shapes, and

may be of considerable weight.

1. Knowledge of computerized inventory systems.
2. Knowledge of basic office / record keeping modalities

Proficient in Excel, word, outlook (email)

1. Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
2. Knowledge of basic storeroom procedures.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole

numbers, common fractions, and decimals, ability to compute rates and percents

and the ability to draw and interpret bar graphs from data.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved

written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete

variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration

Valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be

met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit;

use of hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or

hear. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Position requires frequent lifting,

reaching, climbing, pulling, stooping, and kneeling.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those

an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Position requires working in seasonal weather, both indoors and outdoors. The work is typically performed in a garage. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and irritating chemicals. Occasionally, the work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.